Video: Restoration Rusty Short Sword

Hello folks! Today I want to show you my new restoration project. I found this rusty short sword at flea market. I’m not sure, it's old broken sword or something new handmade, but in any cases it's so interesting item for me. Well, let's start restoration.

0:00 Review 0:25 Handle dismantling 1:34 Rust remove 2:35 Sanding 3:18 New bevels 3:59 Blade etching 4:41 Guard (try 1) 6:20 Guard (try 2) 7:04 Guard (try 3) 8:29 Handle 11:47 Gluing 12:34 Handle processing 12:59 Short sword scabbard 15:12 Pasting the scabbard with leather 16:27 Scabbard fittings 20:11 Final touch of leather on scabbard 20:42 Final review 21:15 Test

First of all, I dismantled the old part of the handle. Then, via rust remover liquid I removed rust and dirty. Then washed, dried and oiled it. Then metalworking, sanding and adjustment began. I did not polish it, carbon steel. I made new bevels, corrected and etched the blade in a solution of 10% nitric acid.

Then I started making brass guards, the first option I cracked twice. I had to do it all over again. Completed successfully for the second time. I soldered the guard for greater reliability.

The wood for the handle was chosen by beech, rivets brass. At the end there is a brass tip under the strap, fixed with a thread to the shank.

Also I made from wood new scabbard, and then covered it with genuine leather. The accessories of the scabbard were made of brass. Final step was lanyard for handle. I hope you will enjoy this restoration project. As usual, I made interesting test for you! Thank you for attention.

Sincerely, Alex. Thanks for attention! Good luck and health to everyone! With best wishes, Alex! Please subscribe to my channel: @ScrewsAndTools
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